There are some marks on the blade, not nicks on the edge but more like short grooves on the flat of the blade (see photos). The guard is marked M5-1 and J & D Tool Co. The scabbard is an M8A1, in as shown condition. Please review the photos (above and below) for a complete description. We do not collect these items, and we are NOT experts in the field.
We appreciate any information you may have to assist us in identifying, or toward providing a more accurate description, but we do require some authority for the information. We provide a lot of photos, but please ask questions if you have them. Please view the following photos, which are part of the description. We package in the highest grade materials including new, previously unused bubble wrap and styrofoam peanuts. Please know your country's importation laws and restrictions. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item "US Korean War Era M5-1 Bayonet withM8A1 Scabbard M1 Garand J & D Tool Co" is in sale since Tuesday, March 28, 2017.This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Fixed Blade Knives\Vintage Fixed Blade Knives\Factory Manufactured". The seller is "housepicker" and is located in Stockholm, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.